多伦多雪花,有特别的手臂来清除车道,引发了对昂贵的市政清除雪花方法的辩论。 A Toronto snowplow with a special arm to clear driveways sparked debate over costly municipal snow removal methods.

2025年2月多伦多雪花的视频中, 多伦多雪花带一条清晰的手臂, 清空车道积雪, 在整个安大略引发了有关城市积雪清除问题的辩论。 A viral February 2025 video of a Toronto snowplow with an articulating arm clearing driveway snow has sparked debate across Ontario about municipal snow removal. 根据2022年合同在东纽约和北纽约使用的这些设备避免了大堆积雪。 The equipment, used in East York and North York under a 2022 contract, avoids large snow piles. Brampton、Barrie、Richmond Hill和Markham等其他城市也考虑或执行类似的方案,费用高昂——Brampton估计每年需要1 960万美元。 Other cities like Brampton, Barrie, Richmond Hill, and Markham have considered or implemented similar programs at high costs—Brampton estimated $19.6 million annually. 一些市镇为老年人或残疾居民提供有偿刮风清扫服务,收费从66美元到200美元不等。 Some municipalities offer paid windrow clearing for seniors or disabled residents, with fees ranging from $66 to $200. 随着降雪增加,社区对福利和费用进行权衡,讨论还在继续。 The discussion continues as snowfall increases and communities weigh benefits against expenses.